The prevailing mood at London Fashion Week was one of full-on fantasy and femininity, with millennial pink, ruffles and sequins all taking centre stage.

A psychological evaluation of the runway would no doubt reveal a desire for the comfort found in escapism – the polar opposite of the confident stride associated with the athleisure and normcore of seasons past – but, for now, all buyers need to know is that a nostalgic wonderland will rule spring/summer.

Here is Retail Week’s LFW debrief:

Millenial pink and other pastels

Whisperings of the death of millennial pink – and the prediction that various shades of pastel yellow would usurp it – were all the rage this summer. Fortunately for those who aren’t quite ready to bid adieu to the hue, this has turned out to only be half true.

Millennial pink is set to endure – as evidenced by pretty much every designer on the London runways – but will be joined by a whole host of pastels with mint green, lilac, sky blue and pale yellow all putting in an appearance.

But it was emerging talent Michael Halpern who really carried the torch for this trend. Only his second LFW show after graduating, every look was about full-on glamour, with sequins and pleated bows at every turn.

Sheer

Semi-transparent – and fully transparent – materials were in abundance on London’s runways this season.

From tulle to lace via sheer pastel plastic macs, sheer is set to be a huge spring/summer trend.

Some designers, including Preen, Roksanda and Simone Rocha, tended towards delicate pieces with layers, ruffles and flounces complementing the overtly feminine aesthetic present at many of the shows.